1998 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · S912 AEC
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 85,951 miles. MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S912 AEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2024
- 85,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S912 AEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (S912 AEC) between November 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
S912 AEC Mileage History
- 29/11/202280,680 mi
- 12/12/202280,737 mi+57 mi
- 27/11/202383,290 mi+2,553 mi
- 10/12/202485,947 mi+2,657 mi
- 17/12/202485,951 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,570 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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